Principles
"Occupational therapy personnel shall promote equity, inclusion, and objectivity in the provision of Occupational therapy services." -Fair and equitable.
What is Justice?
"Occupational Therapy personnel shall refrain from actions that cause harm." -Do no harm
What is Nonmaleficence?
This value emphasizes what is fair and just. It ensures that no matter a person's background or history they will be treated fairly.
What is Equity?
We should be faithful to facts and reality. Accountable, honest, accurate, authentic.
"Occupational Therapy personnel shall treat service recipients, colleagues, and other professionals with respect, fairness, discretion, and integrity."
What is Fidelity?
"Occupational Therapy personnel shall demonstrate a concern for the well-being and safety of persons." -Kindness, mercy, charity.
What is Beneficence?
Ensures that we follow the law in practice, focuses on ensuring that services provided are goal-directed and objective.
What is Justice?
Promotion of occupational rights of individuals, groups and populations. Addressing inequities in historically underserved populations. Empowering individuals to voice their needs and preferences.
What is Advocacy?
"Occupational therapy personnel shall respect the right of the person to self-determination, privacy, confidentiality, and consent." -Agency
What is Autonomy?
"Occupational Therapy personnel shall provide comprehensive, accurate, and objective information when representing the profession." -accurate, comprehensive, truthful.
What is Veracity?
Values ones inherent worth. Respecting a persons heritage, culture, and life experiences. We act with humility and cultural sensitivity.
What is Dignity?
A person's right to exercise autonomy and demonstrate independence.
What is Freedom?
The unselfish concern for the welfare of others. This is reflected in our attitudes and actions.
What is Altruism?
Self discipline. Vigilance, moderation, or discretion. Intellectual reflection in decision making.
What is Prudence?